Maxi Calculator

Body Shape Styling Calculator

Explore body proportions and a site-defined, unvalidated styling label from entered measurements. No health assessment or fitness target.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for health-related decisions.

Body Shape Calculator

Approximate styling label using local, unvalidated rules. These proportions do not assess health, body fat or fitness, and do not prescribe diet or exercise. Use the same unit for every measurement.

Measure around the widest part of your shoulders

Measure around the fullest part of your bust

Measure around your natural waistline

Measure around the fullest part of your hips

Site-defined, unvalidated styling rules. Reviewed 2026-09-30. Apply these rules in the listed order; the first match supplies the label. Otherwise there is no single match. All dimensions use the same unit. These are styling conventions, not clinical thresholds.

  1. Female: hip/waist ≥ 1.25; bust/chest/hip < 0.9 → Pear
  2. Female: bust/chest/hip > 1.1; bust/chest/waist ≥ 1.25 → Apple
  3. Female: |shoulder/hip − 1| ≤ 0.05; waist/hip ≥ 0.75 → Rectangle
  4. Female: |bust/chest/hip − 1| ≤ 0.05; waist/hip ≤ 0.75 → Hourglass
  5. Female: shoulder/hip > 1.1 → Inverted Triangle
  6. Male: shoulder/waist ≥ 1.4 → V-Shape
  7. Male: shoulder/waist ≤ 1.2 → Triangle
  8. Male: |bust/chest/waist − 1| ≤ 0.1 → Rectangle
  9. Male: bust/chest/waist ≥ 1.2 → Trapezoid

Measurement context only: WHO waist circumference and waist-hip ratio report (2011). This report does not validate these cosmetic labels or thresholds; this form does not apply its clinical measurement protocol.

Approximate styling tool, reviewed 2026-09-30. Labels and numeric boundaries are local, unvalidated heuristics, not a universal taxonomy or a health assessment. All measurements must use the same unit. Female rules are checked in this order: hip/waist ≥ 1.25 and bust/hip < 0.9 (Pear); bust/hip > 1.1 and bust/waist ≥ 1.25 (Apple); shoulder/hip within 0.05 of 1 and waist/hip ≥ 0.75 (Rectangle); bust/hip within 0.05 of 1 and waist/hip ≤ 0.75 (Hourglass); shoulder/hip > 1.1 (Inverted Triangle). Male rules check shoulder/waist ≥ 1.4 (V-Shape), ≤ 1.2 (Triangle), chest/waist within 0.1 of 1 (Rectangle), then chest/waist ≥ 1.2 (Trapezoid). Otherwise there is no single styling match. Clothing suggestions below are optional preferences.

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How to Take Body Measurements

To get accurate results, follow these measurement guidelines using a flexible measuring tape:

  • Shoulders: Measure around the broadest part of your shoulders, keeping the tape parallel to the ground.
  • Bust/Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your bust/chest, keeping the tape straight and level.
  • Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, the narrowest part of your torso.
  • Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.

For best results, take measurements while wearing light, fitted clothing and stand straight with feet together.

Female Body Shape Types

  • Hourglass: Balanced bust and hips with a significantly smaller waist. This local rule uses waist/hip ≤ 0.75 with bust and hips within 5%.
  • Pear: Hips are larger than bust, with a defined waist. The hip-to-waist ratio is 1.25 or greater.
  • Apple: Larger bust than hips, with less defined waist. The bust-to-waist ratio is 1.25 or greater.
  • Rectangle: Similar measurements for shoulders, bust, waist, and hips. The waist is less defined.
  • Inverted Triangle: Shoulders are broader than hips, with a larger upper body proportion.

Male Body Shape Types

  • V-Shape: Broad shoulders and chest with a narrow waist. The shoulder-to-waist ratio is 1.4 or greater.
  • Triangle: Narrower shoulders with a wider waist. The shoulder-to-waist ratio is 1.2 or less.
  • Rectangle: Similar measurements throughout the torso, with less definition between chest and waist.
  • Trapezoid: Broad chest with a moderately tapered waist. The chest-to-waist ratio is 1.2 or greater.

Styling Tips for Different Body Shapes

Understanding your body shape can help you choose clothing that enhances your natural proportions:

  • Hourglass: Emphasize your waist with fitted clothing and belted styles.
  • Pear: Balance proportions with darker colors below and lighter colors or patterns above.
  • Apple: Create definition with empire waists and vertical lines.
  • Rectangle: Add curves with layers and waist-defining pieces.
  • V-Shape/Inverted Triangle: Balance the upper body with fuller skirts or wider-leg pants.
  • Triangle: Draw attention upward with detailed tops and structured shoulders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my body shape change over time?

The label can change when your entered measurements change. It is an approximate description of those proportions.

Why is knowing your body shape important?

Understanding your body shape helps you choose clothing that fits well and flatters your proportions. Style labels do not identify health risks or prescribe exercise or nutrition.

How often should I measure my body shape?

Measure again when you want to check clothing fit. There is no required schedule for this styling tool.